Our view: There's still time to tell 'The Story of Us'

Posted: August 11, 2012 - 12:45am

As Thursday, Aug. 16, approaches, we know that more than a few of you are writing, filming or taking that one photo that from your view, tells “The Story of Us.” Entries are coming in but more are hoped for and expected by Thursday’s deadline by contest sponsors, The St. Augustine 450th Commemoration and The St. Augustine Record.

You don’t have to be a professional writer, photographer or videographer to enter. You don’t even have to live here. You just have to have a story to tell. And, as we asked when the contest was first announced in July: Who doesn’t have a story to tell about this city of history, mystery and Old World Charm?

The written essay is 150 words; the photography is one photo with title and a maximum 25-word caption, and the video, a maximum of two minutes. You can enter one contest or all three but you cannot compete against yourself in any category. You’ll find all you need to know at http://staugustine.com/450th.

Five finalists in each category will be picked by the end of August and voting will begin at staugustine.com in September. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category based on the voting. Winners will be announces Sept. 28. Cash prizes ranging from $100 to $450 will be given in each category. Don’t miss out on telling your story.

School days are almost here again

St. Johns County’s public schools welcome students back on Aug. 20, not too many days from now.

We echo Superintendent of Schools Joe Joyner’s words, “School on the first day.”

That means there’s literally one week left of vacation.

Anyone sending students to public schools this year should check out http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us and click on the link, For Parents and Students. The site is invaluable for ensuring that students do start school on the first day.